SB2023050443 - Remote code execution in FortiOS and FortiProxy sslvpnd



SB2023050443 - Remote code execution in FortiOS and FortiProxy sslvpnd

Published: May 4, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023050443
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22640)

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in sslvpnd. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted request to trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.